Find the constant for a skydiver

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Solve the following problem given below:

Problem: Find the constant D for a 62-kg skydiver with open parachute, such that the terminal velocity is equivalent to that of the skydiver jumping from a height of 1.4 m without a parachute.

Please explain each step and equations used for above problem.

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